Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly Known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2018-09-05 · Effective 2018-10-10 · 83 FR 45041
Document
Document number
2018-18999
Federal Register citation
83 FR 45041
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Publication date
2018-09-05
Effective date
2018-10-10
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2018-0416
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Model CN-235, CN-235-100, CN-235-200, and CN-235-300 airplanes; and certain Model C-295 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report that cracks were found on the stabilizer-to- fuselage rear attachment fitting. This AD requires a detailed inspection of the upper and lower lugs of each horizontal stabilizer- to-fuselage rear attachment fitting, repair if necessary, and a report of findings. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.